United States Winter Swimming Association

Many winter swimming events are held in this growing international sport.

You don't have to be serious, you just need the will.

Huge crowds gather to watch the sport and cheer on the athletes.

Because it's a fun social gathering too.

Blocks of ice are cut to make the pool.

No such thing as a cold day at the beach.

United States Winter Swimming Association

The United States Winter Swimming Association formed as non-profit organization in 2014 with the mission to promote the sport of winter swimming in the United States.
On February 21, 2015 we sanctioned the first Winter Swimming Championship in North America.
The event was held in Newport, Vermont on beautiful Lake Memphremagog. On January 30, 2016 we will held our National Championship in New York, New York drawing in more swimmers across the country and around the world. On Feb 18, 2017 are 3rd National Championship in Coney Island will be held.

Winter swimming competitions are extremely popular in Russia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and China .
Even events in Great Britain and South African draw hundreds of swimmers.
Over 1,000 swimmers competed in the 2014 Winter Swimming World Championships which were held in Lapland, Finland.

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The USWSA is a non-profit corporation with the mission to develop and promote the sport of winter swimming in the United States (as defined by “swimming in waters of 41°F/5°C or below”) by establishing safety guidelines and helping foster competition and fellowship among winter swimmers in the US and abroad.